Postdoc Research Fellow - Proton Radiation
About the role
Join Dana-Farber as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and help shape the future of proton radiation therapy. This role offers the opportunity to advance innovative approaches in treatment planning, adaptive treatment delivery, and patient immobilization, with direct application to a next-generation gantry-less proton therapy facility now being built. You'll contribute to groundbreaking work in upright-position treatment and simulation, supporting technology that could redefine how proton therapy is delivered and expand what is possible in precision radiation oncology. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who want to make a meaningful impact in a highly innovative and evolving area of cancer treatment.
Responsibilities
- Research, develops, designs, executes and interprets research experiments.
- Contributes to scientific literature, reports, journals and presentations.
- Investigates, creates and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or M.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field is required. Experience in radiation treatment planning, advanced data analysis and proton radiation therapy is desirable.
Skills
- Strong research design and analytical skills.
- Strong database statistical skills.
- In-depth knowledge of field of research.
- Excellent time management/organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
Pay
$72,000.00 - $76,385.00 a year